Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
